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#169360
Topic
Capture cards
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169360/action/topic#169360
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If you have a DV camcorder, you could try to use it as your A->D converter. Granted, the Canopus would arguably give you slightly better captures. But, you're going to be capturing in the DV (lossy) format either way. I would definitely see if you could borrow a Canopus from someone a compare it to a DV camcorder's results. My point being, if you're not capturing with a dedicated card (like in a PowerMac or some windows box) that can capture with an uncompressed lossless codec (not DV), it might not make sense to buy something like the Canopus. Might save you some money...

Also, there's no macro protection on laserdiscs, AFAIK.
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#169355
Topic
Movie Collection Organizers
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169355/action/topic#169355
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Hard drives are hard drives, as they say. True plug and play with firewire and usb. Modern Macs' HD's are formatted HFS+. However, they can also read/write FAT32 and as of OS X 10.4 (Tiger), can read NTFS. I have an NTFS external firewire/usb drive that I use whenever I need to go get a bunch of files from an XP box (or ship it as I have with some ot.com members for their video captures). I'm not sure about partitioning different formats on the same drive, if that would work or not. I know from experience that although you can format a drive FAT32 within OS X, it works better if it's formatted on a PC and then read on a Mac.

So,

HFS+ (mac native disk format, only bootable mac format)
FAT32 (mac read/write, no boot) most off the shelf external firewire/usb2 hard drives are pre-formatted FAT32. A Mac can read/write just as easily as a PC.
NTFS (mac read only, OS X 10.4 Tiger only)

Also for GundarkHunter,

I believe the mac mini's built in HD is 2.5 inch 4200rpm (someone correct me if I'm wrong). This really wouldn't be suitable for running a real video editing app (ala Final Cut Pro). A great option would be something like the NewerTech miniStack. It has the same form factor as the mini and sits directly underneath it. You can get it with or without a 3.5 inch drive. What I would do is put a big (200-500 GB) 7200rpm drive in there and use it as your boot drive hooked up to the mini via firewire (you probably have an extra few of these lying around). This would give you much better performance. Heck, I'm able to run Final Cut Pro on a 3 year old 1GHz iMac G4. So, the G4 is fine you just need a much faster hard disk than the mini's. If needed, you could always daisy chain mulitple miniStack's or any other external disks. With this setup, I would just use the mini's hard drive for storage (photos, mp3's, whatever).

I'm glad to see more people making a switch. The grass really is greener over here! (and has been for a long time)
Post
#169322
Topic
Classic Edition: The Empire Strikes Back by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169322/action/topic#169322
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Originally posted by: Hoichi, the Earless
Why doesn't everyone upload .ISOs instead of those stupid VTS_folders with all those .vobs? I recently downloaded the fanfiltration of Dune, only to have to delete it because it wasn't an .iso & i couldn't find a program to burn it with.

Seriously, why can't everyone just upload .ISO (???)


Well, you should have no problem burning a VIDEO_TS folder using any mainstream burning app, mac or pc. Most apps will have an option to make a video dvd from that VIDEO_TS folder that you downloaded. Even if that option doesn't exist, choose to make a data dvd-rom (UDF format) and include the "VIDEO_TS" folder and, if it isn't included with your download, create and include a blank folder named "AUDIO_TS". Burn and you should have no problems whatsoever. Not everyone's computers have the ability to easily make an .ISO image file.
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#168555
Topic
Movie Collection Organizers
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/168555/action/topic#168555
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Ahhhh! Another Mac Man! Welcome!

Hey, what are the best alternatives to DVDShrink? I just bought a G5 iMac and now have a SuperDrive at home and would like to start burning but am unsure what to use. Help.

Will have to check out this DVD cataloguing program as well.


Don't normally venture over to this area very often, sorry for the late reply. Here are a few options for copying/shrinking dvd's in OS X.

MacTheRipper
DVD2oneX
ToastTitanium
DVDRemaster
HandBrake

Handbrake is an mpg4 converter/encoder. Just thought I'd mention it because it's so good. Not all of these are freeware, but they're around.

And don't forget that DeliciousLibrary is more than just a dvd cataloging app. It catalogs all your media. Movies, music, books, games, whatever... All automatically, just scan a barcode with a DV camera and it's all good!
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#168489
Topic
Star Wars DVD Covers
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/168489/action/topic#168489
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My "spray method" tutorial is here. There are just a few pages in this thread. I recommend reading all of them. Should answer any questions you have about sealing the discs. I will add that I am now using Ridata G05 DVD-R. Ridata's printing surface blows away the Verbatim media I used to use. I figured because the Verbatims were more expensive, they had to be better (...NO!...). The Ridatas are much cheaper and I've never had a coaster or reading issues. Just bought 100 for $26.99 from supermediastore. The printing surface color issues I had with Verbatim do not happen with Ridata, although I still like to spray the discs to have a glossy, waterproof, uv protected coating.
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#167957
Topic
.: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167957/action/topic#167957
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Originally posted by: Karyudo
Cool. But it's sort of disappointing to see MetalAxis' cover posted as a BMP: a nice losslessly-compressed TIF or PNG (my personal fave) would have been somewhat smaller!


The bmp is what was uploaded to absw by either Moth3r or Metallaxis themselves. So, it is what was released directly from the source. That is why I included it. BTW, I totaly agree with you. I think people should definitely release their artwork in a lossless format.
Post
#166851
Topic
STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166851/action/topic#166851
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Originally posted by: gallandro
Actually I just ran a full update for alt.binaries.starwars and they've purged everything before October 29th... you probably just hadn't done a recent update so the files were still showing.

Yancy


Actually, I just downloaded several of the pars and rars, so the files are still there. Really. If your'e accessing through giganews, there would seem to be a problem on your end. I can still download files from October 25th.
Post
#166833
Topic
STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166833/action/topic#166833
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Originally posted by: gallandro
MoveAlong, just looked today and giganews has been purging their servers... so Octover 27 is slowly disappearing. Episode 1 only has parts 90-120 available... Help

Yancy


Well, I'm looking right now and all parts are available. The oldest binary post available through giganews in absw is from Ocotber 25th. Giganews advertises approx. 70 days of binary retention. So, If you're accessing through giganews you should be able to get it for a few more days.
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#166809
Topic
STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166809/action/topic#166809
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Originally posted by: gallandro
Hey could anyone out there repost Digitalman's fan edit of Episode 1, and I have not seen Episode IV yet, is it available?

Yancy


ADM's Episode I DVD9 is still available through giganews. It was posted by segaflip on October 27. I think that Episode IV has been posted before but does not show up currently through giganews.
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#166729
Topic
STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166729/action/topic#166729
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Currently posting a new set of rars and pars for Gonzo's ANH. Don't download the previous post, it's screwed. Also, don't try to intermix the two posts. That would probably not work real well. I would like to thank Grendel for his help in tracking down the problem with my old ANH post.

In the queue:

Moth3r's ESB
Ocpmovie's SW Classic Edition
Ocpmovie's Return of the Ewok
Ocpmovie's ROTJ Classic Edition (both SL & DL, when ocpmovie says it's OK to release it)

Feel free to make requests. I have a LOT of stuff... I'm also open to posting things for people. Just PM me...
Post
#166615
Topic
STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/166615/action/topic#166615
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Originally posted by: themessiah
Originally posted by: Highcode
Help please
im so desparate to watch ANH...
Ive grabbed Dr Gonzos Version of the trilogy ,all are fine bar...ANH

Which i need 821 more blocks for ,basically files 41 to 84 are incomplete
but the other three discs all unextracted and are waiting for me...

Please someone help me

Cheerz Highcode


ive got the same prob!!! very annoying. can anyone re-up a good version. pretty please


Yeah, the post was screwed in the creation process. I'm creating a new post now and should start uploading tonight or early tomorrow. Sorry for the grief!